Brian Granato is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Providence Wealth Advisors, LLC, where he has worked since 2010. He has 15 years of industry experience. Providence Wealth Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser that provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and estate-planning advice to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and government entities. The firm serves a range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, and uses asset-allocation models based on modern portfolio theory to construct diversified portfolios.

Victor Dimaggio is a financial advisor with Crescent Advisor Group, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 30 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Crescent Advisor Group in 2008, he has been a partner at Dimaggio & Robinson, Ltd., a tax accounting and business consultation firm, since 1988. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in several business ventures including serving as president of a professional employer organization and a health insurance sales company. Crescent Advisor Group, Inc. provides financial planning and portfolio management services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, families, institutions, and non-profits. The firm employs a combination of technical and fundamental analysis and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by a network of affiliated business lines and professionals.

Nicole Smit is a financial advisor at Providence Wealth Advisors, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Providence Wealth Advisors since 2013. The firm is an SEC-registered investment adviser that provides portfolio management, financial planning, and estate-planning advice to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and government entities. Providence Wealth Advisors serves a range of clients including high-net-worth individuals and employs asset-allocation models based on modern portfolio theory to construct diversified portfolios.

Andrew Lee is a financial advisor at Rooted Wealth Advisors in Bloomington, IL, holding a Series 65 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Rooted Wealth Advisors, he worked at J.B. Lee Transportation and held positions at Illinois State University and Monmouth College. Rooted Wealth Advisors provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm manages approximately $317 million in discretionary assets and employs a team approach to serve about 1,425 clients with seven advisors.

John Savarino is a financial advisor with Rooted Wealth Advisors in Bourbonnais, IL, holding a Series 65 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at AE Wealth Management, Napleton Auto Group, TAYLOR AUTO GROUP, and DICK's Sporting Goods. Rooted Wealth Advisors provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individual and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately $317 million in discretionary assets. The firm uses a team approach with fundamental analysis and third-party institutional money managers to implement asset allocation, serving about 1,425 clients across multiple offices.

Joseph Mateja is a financial advisor with Rooted Wealth Advisors in Bourbonnais, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. He worked at Country Capital Management Company for seven years before joining Rooted Wealth Advisors in 2021. Rooted Wealth Advisors provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm manages approximately $317 million in discretionary assets, employs a team approach with seven advisors serving about 1,425 clients, and uses fundamental analysis alongside third-party institutional managers to implement asset-allocation strategies.

Timothy Webb is a financial advisor with RCM Wealth Advisors in Crown Point, IN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Know Your Options Inc. since 2012 and holds ownership stakes in several related entities, including a majority interest in Iolite Asset Management. RCM Wealth Advisors is a multi-advisor firm managing approximately $324 million for about 530 clients, offering portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, pension plans, and corporate clients. The firm’s investment approach combines fundamental and cyclical analysis, supported by a weekly Investment Policy Committee, and implements a variety of strategies including ETF-driven allocations and options-based hedging programs.

Laura Fasan is a financial advisor at Providence Wealth Advisors, LLC with 29 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including First Midwest Bank, LPL Financial, infinex Investments, Inc., and Standard Bank & Trust. She is also licensed in variable, life, and health insurance. Providence Wealth Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and state or municipal government entities. The firm uses asset-allocation models based on modern portfolio theory and offers portfolio management, financial planning, and estate planning services.

Roan Cannon is a financial advisor with Rooted Wealth Advisors in Bourbonnais, IL. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Rooted Wealth Advisors since 2024. Prior to entering the financial industry, he worked as a personal trainer at Fit Body U. Outside of advising, he continues to assist individuals in maximizing their workouts as an independent contractor personal trainer. Rooted Wealth Advisors offers investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm manages approximately $317 million in discretionary assets and employs a team approach to serve about 1,425 clients across multiple offices.

Danielle Helfrich is a financial advisor with Prospera Financial Services, Inc. and holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. She has 23 years of industry experience, including prior roles at National Life Group, Equity Services Inc, Charles Schwab, and Raymond James Financial Services. Outside of her advisory work, she volunteers with P.E.O. International, an educational support organization for women. Prospera Financial Services, Inc. is an enterprise-scale firm serving individuals, corporate and charitable entities, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $12.4 billion across 207 advisors and offers investment advisory and financial planning services through multiple platforms and customizable portfolio solutions.

Thomas Pruzin is a financial advisor at Prospera Financial Services, Inc. with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Equity Services Inc and National Life Group. Before entering the financial services industry, he spent nearly four decades working in the funeral home business. Outside of advisory work, he is involved as an insurance producer with Hanger Insurance Group. Prospera Financial Services, Inc. is a multi-team firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporate and charitable entities, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $12.4 billion across about 207 advisors and offers investment advisory and financial planning services through multiple delivery platforms and customizable portfolio management options.

David Griswold is a financial advisor at Prosperity Capital Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Hammer Financial Group and FedEx Ground. In addition to his advisory role, Mr. Griswold is a licensed insurance agent offering fixed insurance products. Prosperity Capital Advisors provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management to individual investors, corporate clients, charitable organizations, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs a model-driven, multi-sleeved investment approach utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, SMAs, and alternative solutions, and also offers institutional and sub-advisory services.

James Baltzersen is a financial advisor with Prospera Financial Services, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 23 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC and Summit Brokerage Services. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the boards of the Crown Point Rotary Club and Heritage Baptist Church. Prospera Financial Services, Inc. is a multi-team firm serving individuals, corporate and charitable entities, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $12.4 billion through about 207 advisors across around 140 offices, offering a range of investment advisory and financial planning services through multiple delivery platforms and a combination of firm models, third-party sub-advisers, and customizable allocations.

Michael Lee is a financial advisor at Gibbs Wealth Management, LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including Baker Richards Wealth Management, LLC and Horace Mann Companies. Outside of his advisory role, he has involvement in fixed insurance sales through a separate business entity. Gibbs Wealth Management offers discretionary investment advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients using third-party model portfolios. The firm’s investment approach focuses on client goals and risk tolerance, relying on model management platforms rather than proprietary portfolio construction.

Scott Luecke is a financial advisor with Prosperity Capital Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Prosperity Capital Advisors since 2012 and also maintains involvement with Hammer Financial Group, where he engages in the sale of fixed products, tax preparation, and Medicare supplements. Prosperity Capital Advisors provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management to a diverse client base including individual investors, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs a model-driven, multi-sleeved investment approach featuring core risk-based portfolios, specialized strategies, and access to private and alternative investments.

Joshua Mauk is a financial advisor with Apollon Wealth Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at CAPE Securities, Inc., Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, PFS Investments Inc., and Primerica Financial Services. Outside of advising, he is involved in several business activities including owning ConnectMyBiz, which refers employers for Employee Retention Credits, and serving as president of TerraWealth Risk Management, focusing on life insurance and fixed annuity products. Apollon Wealth Management is an SEC-registered multi-team advisor serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm combines centrally managed models with locally managed portfolios and invests across various asset classes, offering services including financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan advisory, and sub-advisory roles for private funds and pooled vehicles.

Thomas Hivko is a financial advisor at LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C. with 42 years of industry experience. He has been associated with La Salle St. Securities, Inc. for 40 years and has also operated as a self-employed advisor since 1980. His credentials include Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. LaSalle St. Investment Advisors provides fee-based financial planning and investment supervisory services to individuals, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment programs, with a notable emphasis on non-discretionary asset management.

George Arocha is a financial advisor with Madison Avenue Securities, LLC, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Madison Avenue Securities since 2006 and also serves as owner and president of GA Financial Advisors, Inc., where he provides financial planning services including the sale of life and health insurance products. Madison Avenue Securities, LLC serves individual clients, charitable institutions, foundations, trusts, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $2.0 billion in assets and offers a range of investment advisory and financial planning services through various account platforms and strategies.

Melvin Brooks is a financial advisor with IP Financial Advisory Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at IP Financial Advisory Services since 2020 and is also affiliated with Innovation Partners LLC and the Merrillville Education Foundation. Brooks has been involved with the Merrillville Education Foundation for over 20 years. IP Financial Advisory Services primarily serves individual retail clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, with a focus on non-high-net-worth investors and retirement plan participants. The firm employs various analytical approaches and provides specialized advisory services, including actuarial analysis and benefits consulting.

Todd Gehring Gervase is a financial advisor at Prosperity Capital Advisors with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked with Innovation Partners LLC, Hammer Financial Group, Dick’s, Cabela’s, and First Tee. Outside of advising, he is a licensed insurance agent offering fixed insurance products. Prosperity Capital Advisors provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management to a diverse client base including individuals, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs a model-driven, multi-sleeved investment approach utilizing core risk-based portfolios and specialized strategies across mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative solutions.